Rental usage fees are set by the Board of County Commissioners and vary according to the facility requested, the type of event, and the amenities used. Please call the Event Center at (620) 624-3743 for more information.

Events can occur 7 days a week throughout the year excluding during the Seward County 5 State Fair (usually the beginning of August each year) and the following Holidays;New Year’s DayMartin Luther King DayPresidents' DayEaster SundayMemorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeterans DayThanksgivingDay after ThanksgivingChristmas EveChristmas

Yes. All indoor events must conclude by 1:00 am – NO EXCEPTIONS. Due to City Ordinance, Outdoor events must terminate by 10:00pm on weeknights and 11:00pm on weekends. *(Weeknights are defined as Sunday through Thursday. Weekends are defined as Friday and Saturday to avoid monetary penalties and possible termination of event.)

According to County Use Contracts, additional charges may be assessed to LICENSEE. Items included, but not limited to, may consist of any equipment, tools and other County property used, borrowed or taken, replacement value (with bid provided) for any missing or damaged items (including rugs, carpets, fixtures, etc), cost for utilities (prorated at 1 day rate) for leaving lights, heat and/or air, disposals, etc, turned on, burns and/or irreparable damage to carpet/floors during the time LICENSEE has access to the property.

A certificate of Liability Insurance is required by the Board of County Commissioners of Seward County. The insurance helps protect you and your personnel assets in the event of an incident/accident during your event. (*Liability Insurance is not required for a Business Meeting in the Meeting Room(s)

You may obtain the Certificate from most Insurance companies. We will provide you with a letter you may present to your Insurance Company explaining our requirements and offering our assistance in answering any questions your Insurance Company may have.

We will give you the information to contact the local Sheriff Reserves to arrange to have the Licensed, Bonded, Law Enforcement on hand at your event. You are responsible to make the arrangements with Law Enforcement.

Usually at least two. If attendance exceeds 400 persons, one additional Law Enforcement Officer will be added for every 200 persons over 400. The total number of Officers is at the sole discretion of the Law Enforcement Agency.

You will have one (1) day of set-up and one-half (1/2) day of tear-down/cleanup at no charge, for each day the facility is rented. If you need more days to set up, you have to pay an extra $250.00 per day (check our office if we have days open).

Yes, if so designated on the Contract, and subject to your compliance with all applicable local and state ordinances and laws governing same including Sunday sales per KSA 41-2704. If cereal malt beverages or alcoholic beverages are sold and/or served, it must be consumed inside the rented facility.You can have your alcohol license on: http://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/forms/abc830.pdf

Restrictions include;NO Glass, bottles and/or items used for decorations, is permitted in the Main Event Hall or in the AG Building during Dances/Receptions with or without Alcohol.

No items should be attached to walls without permission of the Director.

No Fog, Smoke, Vapor/Dust/Cloud emitting machines are permitted in the Event Center Main Hall for any event including Dances and Concerts. The vapors may cause the Fire Alarm System/Sprinklers to be activated.

Smoking is prohibited in all Facilities owned, or leased by Seward County, including, but not limited to Offices, Hallways/Lobbies, Restrooms, Meeting Rooms, Grandstands, Main Hall(s), and all Community areas.

Seward County does not provide camping facilities. There are two camping parks near the city. However, travelers passing through may park nightly at the RV hookups on the Fairgrounds. Payment may be made during office hours or left in the drop box on the north side of the Event Center. Hook up prices are as follows; Electric only - $10.00 per nightWater & Electric - $15.00 per nightWater, Electric, Sewer - $30.00 per night